Jesus got a lot of kudos for turning water into wine but this is a trick that wineries across the world do all the time when they irrigate their vineyards, a widely-used but controversial practice that can increase grape and wine yields by up to 300%.
Vine age can be estimated by simply observing the width of the trunk and is considered an important factor in wine quality with the consensus being that old vines — a hazy term not defined anywhere except in the Barossa (but generally meaning plants at least 20-30 years old) — make the best wine.
Like what you see? Sign up for our weekly-ish newsletters for the latest special offers, new arrivals, bin ends and exclusive discounts.
